Punjab schools winter vacation likely to be extended till Jan 8

LAHORE: School Education Departmnet is mulling to extend winter holidays by one week in Punjab schools due to the biting cold and fog and demands of the parents.

A wave of thick, toxic fog commonly known as smog has enveloped the metropolis causing a large number of people to fall ill, especially elderly persons and school going students.

Amidst the biting cold and dense morning fog, the School Education Department is mulling an additional week to the winter holidays.

Parents, expressing concern over the harsh weather conditions expected to persist in January, have voiced their demand for an extension of the school vacation by one more week.

They highlight that several private schools have already granted more than a week’s break, resuming classes on January 8.

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The plea extends to Punjab government schools as well, with parents urging an extension of the holidays until January 7 to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the chilly weather.

The final decision on whether to extend the holidays will be made following consultations with the government in a day or two, according to the Education Department.

The potential extension reflects a collaborative effort to prioritize the welfare of students in light of the challenging weather conditions.

The alarming levels of smog pushed the Punjab government to announce early winter vacations in schools, and colleges, and students are waiting until December 18 to enjoy the winter break.